Chicory: From Coffee to Plate
May 11, 2016You may know lowly chicory’s well-dressed cousins by different names, and they should end up on your plate—or in your cup.
Catnip: It’s Not Just For Cats
May 4, 2016This mint family plant may make cats go wild, but it will also ease your tired, overworked muscles.
Use Arnica For Bruising
April 27, 2016Arnica is a short, yellow flower can be infused in oil that’s made into lotions and salves.
Mums Aren’t Just For Fall
April 20, 2016The chrysanthemum used in Traditional Chinese Medicine may not be as showy as their counterparts seen in the fall, but they offer great healing to the body.
How To Harvest Lemongrass
March 21, 2016With little pest or disease risk, this plant can easily be grown for use in teas and your favorite Asian-inspired meals.
Sweet Annie For Crafting And Good Health
March 9, 2016This dried flower—a favorite among crafters—is also used as an herbal treatment for malaria.
When Do You Harvest Ginger?
March 7, 2016Don’t think you have to live in a tropical location to grow this staple of Asian cuisine—with the right garden tools, you can harvest it anywhere.
Hibiscus For Heart Health
February 24, 2016This tropical plant has a native-growing cousin that can be added to your herbal medicine cabinet.
Growing Hops For Profit
February 16, 2016With the homebrew boom comes a much-needed resource: farm-grown hops.
Hawthorn Berry and Rose Heart-Healthy Tea
February 10, 2016Celebrate Valentine’s Day—or any day—with a tea that benefits the health of your heart.
